J. Marksten Reserve

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment and Golf Company, 3rd Aviation Regiment 3rd Infantry Division For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service during Operation Swordbreaker, in support of NATO operations in Europe. From January 1989 to June 1989, Alpha Company, 2-15 Infantry Regiment and Golf Company, 3rd Aviation Regiment displayed extraordinary dedication, combat proficiency, and esprit de corps while executing decisive combat operations against a heavily entrenched enemy force. Alpha Company led the campaign with aggressive mechanized infantry maneuvers, conducting a successful airfield seizure under intense enemy fire. Demonstrating remarkable courage and discipline, the unit closed with and destroyed enemy positions through coordinated fire and maneuver, culminating in a historic bayonet charge that broke the enemy’s main defensive line. Simultaneously, Golf Company provided relentless aerial support and sustainment operations, executing precision close air support, casualty evacuation, and logistical resupply in contested airspace. Their unwavering support enabled ground forces to maintain momentum and decisively defeat a numerically superior foe. The combined actions of these units directly contributed to a strategic victory for NATO and significantly degraded enemy combat power in the region. The performance of Alpha Company, 2-15 IN and Golf Company, 3rd AVN REG reflects great credit upon themselves, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

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HEADQUARTERS

3rd Infantry Division

United States Army

AWARD COMMENDATION

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:

This is to certify that the Army Commendation Medal is awarded to:

Private Second Class J. Marksten

3rd Infantry Division

FOR:

Exceptionally meritorious achievement as a Infantry Soldier during Operation Swordbreaker 003 while assigned to 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment. Private Second Class J. Marksten demonstrated exemplary leadership, tactical acumen, and unwavering dedication to mission success. His ability to inspire and direct his team under intense operational conditions directly contributed to the safe execution of multiple high-risk objectives and the successful completion of the mission. for exemplary service in the line of duty during sword breaker one taking it upon himself to lead a 3-man assault force to push through the final eastern assault on the city objective. Private Second Class J. Marksten’s calm under fire, decisive action, and commitment to the welfare of his Soldiers reflect great credit upon himself, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Endorsements:

(A/2-15 IN) First Sergeant J. Wolfe

(3-1/A/2-15 IN) Sergeant Z. Melchior

PRIVATE SECOND CLASS 

J. MARKSTEN

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND

This 13th day of May, 2025.

J. Harrison

Captain, U.S. Army

Alpha 2-15, 

Commanding. 

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HEADQUARTERS

3rd Infantry Division

United States Army

AWARD COMMENDATION

TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:

This is to certify that the Army Achievement Medal is awarded to

The following members of the 3rd Infantry Division:

Captain J. Harrison

First Sergeant J. Wolfe

First Lieutenant D. Bardess

Second Lieutenant T. Moses

Chief Warrant Officer Third Class M. Fox

Chief Warrant Officer Second Class Z. Yoshida

Chief Warrant Officer Second Class T. Horne

Warrant Officer First Class G. Elvarg

Sergeant Z. Melchor

Sergeant J. Donahue

Corporal G. Schober

Corporal F. Wilkinson

Specialist C. Falk

Private First Class J. Pool

Private First Class A. Pickle

Private First Class N. Snow

Private Second Class T. Baker

Private Second Class M. Broekhuizen

Private Second Class W. Rooney

Private Second Class M. Foster

Private Second Class J. Marksten

Private Second Class S. Lawrence

FOR:

Outstanding achievement while participating in Operation Swordbreaker 003 during the Siege of the Town of Andruhanov as members of the 3rd Infantry Division. These Soldiers demonstrated exceptional tactical skill, coordination, and discipline under intense operational pressure. Their unwavering commitment to the mission, rapid decision-making, and team cohesion directly contributed to the successful execution of the siege and capture of Andruhanov North Sector. Their actions bring great credit upon themselves, the 3rd Infantry Division, and the MILSIM community as a whole.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND 

This 13th Day of May, 2025. 

Major General Wilson Allen Shoffner

3rd Infantry Division